All activity by Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com - masslive.comjdeforge-feed2015-03-02T21:19:39ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceChicopee teachers approve new contract with a 5 percent salary increase and less paperworktag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153618452015-03-03T02:19:39Z2015-03-03T02:19:39ZThe contract still has to be approved by the School Committeejdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The contract still has to be approved by the School Committee
Chicopee Police: Can you identify this armed robber?tag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153613532015-03-03T01:18:59Z2015-03-03T01:18:59ZThis is the third time since late January that the Kwik Mart has been robbed.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
This is the third time since late January that the Kwik Mart has been robbed.
Chicopee police investigating 3rd robbery of Springfield Street storetag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153605572015-03-02T23:14:21Z2015-03-02T23:14:21ZThe suspected entered the store at about 4:15 p.m. and threatened the clerk with a handgun.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The suspected entered the store at about 4:15 p.m. and threatened the clerk with a handgun.
Chicopee Police considering arming officers with Taserstag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153595902015-03-02T21:44:27Z2015-03-02T21:44:27ZThe department has applied for a federal grant to help fund the weapons.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The department has applied for a federal grant to help fund the weapons.
Chicopee Parks to offer babysitting class, Minecraft program during April vacationtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153584872015-03-02T19:55:13Z2015-03-02T19:55:13ZTwo LEGO build workshops based on Minecraft will be offered on April 18.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Two LEGO build workshops based on Minecraft will be offered on April 18.
Streets remain slippery but no serious accidents reported in Sunday's stormtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153545752015-03-02T04:06:13Z2015-03-02T04:06:13ZSeveral communities reported spinouts and fender-benders.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Several communities reported spinouts and fender-benders.
Vermont police make arrest in homicide at mobile home parktag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153543032015-03-02T03:02:15Z2015-03-02T03:02:15ZPolice were called to the residence at about 1:25 a.m. Sunday to find the victim stabbed in the chest area.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Police were called to the residence at about 1:25 a.m. Sunday to find the victim stabbed in the chest area.
Springfield's Cathedral High and Holyoke Catholic High to become one: What People are Tweeting tag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153535342015-03-02T00:13:56Z2015-03-02T00:13:56ZThe original Cathedral High School was destroyed by the June 1, 2011 tornado.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The original Cathedral High School was destroyed by the June 1, 2011 tornado.
Massachusetts State Police investigating fatal accident in New Bedfordtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153529572015-03-01T22:30:18Z2015-03-01T22:30:18ZThe driver was brought to the hospital with minor injuries.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The driver was brought to the hospital with minor injuries.
Vermont State Police investigating homicide in mobile hometag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153528842015-03-01T22:12:32Z2015-03-01T22:12:32ZTwo people were arrested on unrelated charges at the scene of the stabbing.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Two people were arrested on unrelated charges at the scene of the stabbing.
Winter parking bans announced for latest Sunday night stormtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153526752015-03-01T21:42:59Z2015-03-01T21:42:59ZPeople who violate the parking ban can face expensive parking tickets and their cars could be towed.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
People who violate the parking ban can face expensive parking tickets and their cars could be towed.
Chicopee elections underway - 23 candidates take out nomination paperstag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.153271232015-02-27T14:40:58Z2015-02-27T14:40:58ZTwo candidates have returned the papers with the required signatures.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Two candidates have returned the papers with the required signatures.
Chicopee middle school redistricting meeting scheduled at Bellamy Schooltag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153274102015-02-27T13:04:38Z2015-02-27T13:04:38ZBoth city middle schools will be redistricted when renovations on the former Chicopee High School are completed.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Both city middle schools will be redistricted when renovations on the former Chicopee High School are completed.
Chicopee faces frozen underground pipes because of prolonged coldtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153267042015-02-27T00:01:16Z2015-02-27T00:01:16ZThe Water Department is asking residents to be patient because there is a backlog of frozen pipes.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The Water Department is asking residents to be patient because there is a backlog of frozen pipes.
Chicopee middle school student hit by car, not seriously injuredtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153243602015-02-26T20:40:02Z2015-02-26T20:40:02ZThe boy was taken to the hospital as a precaution.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The boy was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Chicopee receives donation of foreclosed house: Comprehensive High Students to rebuild and sell it as affordable housingtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153236202015-02-26T20:17:35Z2015-02-26T20:17:35ZThe donation comes with a $10,000 bank grant to help the city rehabilitate it.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The donation comes with a $10,000 bank grant to help the city rehabilitate it.
Chicopee State of the City Address posted on videotag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153234062015-02-26T19:25:17Z2015-02-26T19:25:17ZThe mayor's office has released a live video of the speech.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The mayor's office has released a live video of the speech.
Mayor Kos state of the city: Chicopee is strong; Economic development continuing, crime is downtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153179682015-02-26T01:39:30Z2015-02-26T01:39:30ZDozens of people including state legislators, department heads and city volunteers were invited to attend the state-of-the-city speech.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Dozens of people including state legislators, department heads and city volunteers were invited to attend the state-of-the-city speech.
Live coverage: Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos gives state of the citytag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153156542015-02-25T22:00:55Z2015-02-25T22:00:55ZThe 13 City Council members and 11 other School Committee members were invited to show a sign of unity.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The 13 City Council members and 11 other School Committee members were invited to show a sign of unity.
Springfield Catholic Diocese will consider Chicopee Uniroyal site in study of locations for new Catholic high schooltag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153143732015-02-25T20:16:42Z2015-02-25T20:16:42ZThe Uniroyal site has 26 acres and is located less than two miles from Elms Collegejdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The Uniroyal site has 26 acres and is located less than two miles from Elms College
New Catholic High could be built on Chicopee Uniroyal factory campus, mayor proposestag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153136672015-02-25T19:23:01Z2015-02-25T19:23:01ZSpringfield Roman Catholic Bishop Mitchell Rozanski on Monday said he would merge the two Catholic high schools.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Springfield Roman Catholic Bishop Mitchell Rozanski on Monday said he would merge the two Catholic high schools.
Hampden Charter School of Science for Chicopee, Springfield, West Springfield, Ludlow approved for expansiontag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153063982015-02-24T23:48:18Z2015-02-24T23:48:18ZThe school will be allowed to expand from 350 to 560 students.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The school will be allowed to expand from 350 to 560 students.
Chicopee teachers & School Committee continue to work out contract detailstag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.152000712015-02-13T14:32:03Z2015-02-13T14:32:03ZWhen negotiations reached an impasse, teachers called for an independent arbitrator. jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
When negotiations reached an impasse, teachers called for an independent arbitrator.
Chicopee Mayor Kos to give State of City addresstag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.151994622015-02-12T22:41:39Z2015-02-12T22:41:39ZThe speech will be broadcasted live on Charter Cable jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The speech will be broadcasted live on Charter Cable
Alabama man accused of Chicopee child rape held on $250,000 cash bailtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.151985352015-02-12T21:19:50Z2015-02-12T21:19:50ZThe suspect has family in the area and was visiting the city at the time of the crime.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The suspect has family in the area and was visiting the city at the time of the crime.
Chicopee approves Dunkin' Donuts for Memorial Drivetag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.151912192015-02-12T14:06:23Z2015-02-12T14:06:23ZThe addition of the restaurant is part of a plan to expand and renovate the gas station and convenience store.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The addition of the restaurant is part of a plan to expand and renovate the gas station and convenience store.
Kindergarten registration for Chicopee children scheduled for Marchtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.151903592015-02-11T23:09:30Z2015-02-11T23:09:30ZChildren must turn 5 by Oct. 1 to attend kindergarten in September.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Children must turn 5 by Oct. 1 to attend kindergarten in September.
Chicopee Planning Board rejects proposal for two homes off Nelson St. and Graham Drivetag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.151888112015-02-11T20:21:15Z2015-02-11T20:21:15ZSeveral have unsuccessfully tried to develop the property near the Chicopee River.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Several have unsuccessfully tried to develop the property near the Chicopee River.
Chicopee removing snow in downtown and Aldenvilletag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.151874742015-02-11T18:16:15Z2015-02-11T18:16:15ZResidents are asked to obey the temporary no parking signs to make the process quicker and easier.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
Residents are asked to obey the temporary no parking signs to make the process quicker and easier.
Chicopee approves another $12.5 million to extend sewer separation projects downtowntag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.151870132015-02-11T17:31:02Z2015-02-11T17:31:02ZThe city has spend about $110 million on the project, which is expected to total more than $200 million when it is complete.jdeforgehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The city has spend about $110 million on the project, which is expected to total more than $200 million when it is complete.